Beloved local TV newscaster Amanda Hanson has shockingly passed away at the age of 38. Memphis Station Action News 5.
“We are shocked to announce the passing of our colleague Amanda Hanson,” the station said in a statement. Posted X late Thursday.
“A beloved journalist, Memphian, colleague and friend, Amanda joined the Action News 5 team in 2021 and was the driving force behind the Action News 5 digital desk.”
K8 News A local television station in Arkansas, where Hanson worked from 2010 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2021, confirmed that Hanson “suffered a medical emergency earlier this week and passed away from complications.” I made it.
No further details were available.
Hanson recently married her husband Darren, a colleague at the company. Action News said it brought her “immeasurable joy.” That's evident in a recent video shared by her sister. They are “dancing in the newly renovated kitchen.”
The station posted a memorial to the late journalist on its website.
“With boundless energy and creativity, she worked tirelessly behind the scenes to build its coverage,” the station wrote.
“As a key member of the news management team, she served as a close advisor on all things digital and excelled in social media in particular,” Action News 5 added.
K8 remembered journalists for her easy-going and fun personality, especially on the show “Good Morning Region 8,” where she and her crew celebrated. friday dance party — The newsroom gave her the nickname “Dancin’ Hanson.”
“Amanda was a wonderful journalist and a dear friend to many,” K8 said.
The agency also cited Hanson's “contagious energy,” “unwavering dedication” to her colleagues, and “innovative spirit.”
Hanson added that she loved cooking, hiking and spending time with her dog, Asher.
Condolences flooded social media following Hanson's shocking death.
“So sad for her and her family. She was so sweet and kind,” one viewer wrote to X.
“It's cruelly unfair for someone who is only 38 years old. I'm so sorry,” said another woman.
Memphis radio station Q1075 also paid tribute to his former colleague.
“We at Flynn Broadcasting are saddened by Amanda's death,” the station said. “Amanda was part of our team as a weekend DJ for a time in the early 2000s. Her energy and passion for life and love for her family were unparalleled. We would like to thank her husband and pray for her family.”
Details of memorial and funeral arrangements have not yet been released.
